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TLE – Technology and Livelihood Education- Grade 7/8
Alternative Delivery Mode
Module 3: Using Farm Tools and Equipment
First Edition, 2020

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the TLE- Animal Production 7/8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module 3
Using Farm Tools and Equipment
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the
learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their
personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their
needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You
also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their
own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as
they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

Welcome to the TLE- Animal Production 7/8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)
Module 3 on Using Farm Tools and Equipment

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

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This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

This will give you an idea of the skills or

What I Need to Know
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to check

what you already know about the lesson to take. If
you get all the answers correct (100%), you may
decide to skip this module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the

current lesson with the previous one.

In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced to

What’s New
you in various ways such as a story, a song, a
poem, a problem opener, an activity or a situation.
This section provides a brief discussion of the
What is It
lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.
This comprises activities for independent practice
What’s More to solidify your understanding and skills of the topic.
You may check the answers to the exercises using
the Answer Key at the end of the module.

This includes questions or blank

What I Have Learned
sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process what
you learned from the lesson.
This section provides an activity which will help you
What I Can Do transfer your new knowledge or skill into real life
situations or concerns.
This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of
Assessment
mastery in achieving the learning competency.

In this portion, another activity will be given to you

Additional Activities
to enrich your knowledge or skill of the lesson
learned.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

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At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this module.
The following are some reminders in using this module:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate
to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

What I Need to Know

This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required in using farm
tools and equipment.

Unit of Competency: USING FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT (UFTE)

TLE_9-12UT-0a-1

TLE_AFAC9-12MT-0c-3
Nominal Duration: 5 days
Modules Lesson: Select and use farm tools and equipment
Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this module, you are expected to:

1.1 Select and use farm tools and equipment

1.2 Perform preventive maintenance of tools and equipment

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 What I Know

This module will help you understand and apply what you have learned in the
world of animal production. Let us see how much you know about using farm tools and
equipment.

Directions: Choose and write the letter of the correct answer. Do this in your test
notebook.

1. This tool is used for removing trash or soil, digging canals or ditches and
mixing soil media.
a. spade
b. shovel
c. crowbar
d. sprinkler

2. A long plastic or rubber pipe, used to direct water onto fires, gardens, etc., is
called _______.
a. hose
b. knife
c. spade
d. shovel

3. This is used for digging canals, breaking hard topsoil and for digging up stones
and tree stumps.
a. wheelbarrow
b. pick mattock
c. hand sickle
d. grab-hoe

4. It is used for cutting materials and for performing other operations in

horticulture.
a. knife
b. spade
c. shovel
d. crowbar

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5. ___________ is used in removing trash, digging, loose soil, moving soil from
one place to another and for mixing soil media.
a. rake c. shovel
b. knife d. sprinkler
6. It refers to the modern technology for harvesting crops.
a. harvester
b. sprinkler
c. tractor
d. rake

7. A method of applying water which is similar to natural rainfall is called

__________.
a. harvester
b. sprinkler
c. baler
d. hose

8. Which of the following equipment that is used for carrying loads?

a. wheelbarrow
b. harvester
c. crowbar
d. sickle

9. The following are farm tools and equipment except ______.

a. harvester
b. tractor
c. knife
d. boat

10. This is used for work in rough terrain, dragging or towing agricultural equipment.
a. tractor
b. sprinkler
c. fertilizer
d. harvester

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 Lesson USING FARM TOOLS AND
1 EQUIPMENT (UFTE)

What’s In

Word search

Directions. Loop the following words.

1. BOLO 6. HAMMER
2. HOSE 7. TRACTOR
3. RAKE 8. CROWBAR
4. KNIFE 9. SPRINKLER
5. SHOVEL 10. HARVESTER

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 What’s New

Directions: Give the use of the tools in your own words for 1-2 sentences. Write your
answer in the space provided below each item.

1. Knife
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

2. Shovel
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

3. Rake
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

4. Hammer
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

5. Bolo
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

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 What is It

Farm equipment and their uses:

1. Tractor- is one of the essential machinery

on the farm. Nowadays this is common
farming equipment worldwide. Its power
and size allow it to work in rough terrain,
dragging or towing agricultural equipment.

2. Rake- the rake is a very common tool for

any types of farm. The main function of
this toothed bar is to loosen and level the
ground.

3. Shovel- it is made of tough and sharp

sheet metal. The shovel is one of the most
ancient equipment of farmers. The
general usage of this equipment is to dig
the soil.

4. Wheel borrow- is a small hand-propelled

carrier, with only one wheel, intended to
be pushed and guided by a single person
using two handles from the back that is
used for carrying loads.

5. Harvester- powerful machinery, cutting

combs for moving and rake. It can rotate
on an axis, ahead of the machine. This
machine has been able to reduce the use
of labor and production costs. It is the
modern technology for harvesting crops.

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 6. Sprinkler- a tool used to water farm
products, yards, etc. It is a technique for
applying water which is like natural
rainfall. Water is passing through a system
of channels usually by pumping. The
water splashed into the air through
sprinklers with the goal that it separates
into little water drops which fall to the
ground.

7. Seeder and fertilizer- they are equipment

developed to the place seeds directly and
to distribute fertilizers. As the name
implies, this agricultural equipment serves
to add fertilizer to the land. The fertilizer,
the drop tube, and the distributor are
loaded.

8. Baler-its main function is to make bundles

of cereal straw and other herbs in the field.

Farm tools and uses:

1. Spade- is used for removing trash or

soil, digging canals or ditches and
mixing soil media.

2. Shovel-is used in removing trash,

digging, loose soil, moving soil from one
place to another and for mixing soil
media.

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3. Hand trowel- is used for loosening the
soil around the growing plants and
putting small amount of manure
fertilizer in the soil.

4. Pick-mattock- is used for digging

canals, breaking hard topsoil and for
digging up stones and tree stumps.

5. Knife- is for cutting materials and for

performing other operations in
horticulture.

6. Bolo-is used for cutting tall grasses and

weeds and chopping branches of trees.

7. Hand sickle- is a hand-held agricultural

tool with a variously curved blade
typically used for cutting weeds.

8. Grab-hoe- is used for breaking hard

topsoil and pulverizing soil.

9. Crowbar-it is used for digging big holes

and for digging big stones and stumps.

10. Hoses- a long plastic or rubber pipe,

used to direct water onto fires, gardens,
etc.

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How to Practically and Effectively Maintain Farm Tools and Equipment

Farm tools and equipment help to make farm work easier and effective. There
are many of them intended to do one all a number of purposes. The design and
shape of tools and equipment should be given appropriate attention if they are
to do their function for which they were made. This brings to mind how to
effectively maintain farm tools and equipment.

Why do you have to maintain farm tools and equipment?

1. They last longer when maintained.

2. Tools and equipment that are maintained work more efficiently.
3. When you keep tools and equipment in good shape, you reduce the risk of
injury to the operator.
4. Regular maintenance reduces the cost of maintenance.

Proper Care, Maintenance of Farm Tools

1. Sharpen tool before and after use.

When you sharpen tools, it reduces the

amount of force you need to apply to
accomplish the task. Blunt tools may break
when being used.

2. Oil or grease metal parts.

This will prevent rusts of metal parts of tools

and equipment. Oiling the movable parts
makes the tools easy to work with. It also
increases the efficiency of the tool or
equipment.

3. Wooden handles should be strong.

Make sure tools with wooden handles are

strong and durable. If there is any defect,
replace them.

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4. Hang your garden tools.

Keep your tools hanged. Leaving them on

the floor can cause rusts as they may come
in contact with moisture. Leaving tools on the
floor may cause injury to persons or persons
stepping on them may break or deform them,
causing them to be unsuitable for work.

5. Store tools in their original cases.

Some tools and equipment come in their

special cases to keep them protected for
damage. Make sure to clean and keep
them in their original cases.

6. Use silica gel packs.

Silica gel helps to keep tools dry in their

cases. Use silica gel to prevent rust of tools
and equipment with metal parts.

7. Dry Tools After Use

After using tools or equipment, clean and

make sure they are dried before packing or
hanging them. This will prevent them from
rusting.

8.Clean Tools After Each Use

To keep tools tidy, clean them after

each use. Wipe down with a rag or towel
to be sure they are free of dirt, grease
and debris. If the tools need extra care,
clean every metal surface with an
approved solution and scrape away any
soil and dirt. Completely dry the tool with
a towel or rag before it is placed in
storage.

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 9. Dispose of any Broken or
Defective Tools

As you do your cleaning, check for

damage or defects. If the tool cannot be
repaired, then throw it away. Do not
leave it to clutter up extra space.

10. Make a List of All items that are

Stored

Make sure to label the boxes with its

contents so you will be able to find the
tool when you need it. Keep an
inventory list of the tools that you have
and where they are stored.

What’s More

Directions: Analyze the defect of the tools in the picture. Give the effective
maintenance and proper storage of tools and equipment. Write your
answer on the space provided.

1. Dirty rake: _____________________________________

2. Rusty knife: ____________________________________

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3. Broken handle: ___________________________

4. Spade place on the ground: __________________

5. Broken crowbar: _____________________________

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 What I Have Learned

Open Ended Question. Complete the following statements by providing what you
already know and what you have learned from the lesson. Write at least 3 to 5
sentences in each statement.

After I study this module…

I already know something about
_____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

I have learned that using farm tools and equipment …

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

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 What I Can Do

Directions: Remove Rust Stains from Kitchen Knives with Vinegar

If your kitchen knives have started to gather rust spots, soak them in vinegar
and it will help restore them to their original shine.

Enlarge Image

How to remove rust spots from cutlery?

You only need three things to quickly remove rust spots from your knives: white
vinegar, a tall cup and a scrub sponge.

Once you've gathered your materials, the rest is very easy and will only take a few
minutes per knife.

1. Fill the glass with enough white vinegar to submerge the entire blade of the
knife.
2. Place the knife in the vinegar and let it sit for at least five minutes.
3. Remove the knife from the vinegar and use the sponge to scrub away the rust.

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 Assessment
Directions: Choose and write the letter of the correct answer in your test notebook.
1. It is generally used for breaking hard topsoil and pulverizing soil.
a. crowbar c. spade
b. shovel d. bolo

2. This is used for work in rough terrain, dragging or towing agricultural equipment.
a. baler c. harvester
b. tractor d. wheelbarrow

3. ____________ is a type of machine that is used in rice field to make harvesting

fast and easy.
a. harvester c. crowbar
b. sprinkler d. spade

4. Its main function is to make bundles of cereal straw and other herbs in the field.
a. baler c. sprinkler
b. tractor d. harvester

5. Mang Cardo wants to remove trash and soil, dig canals or ditches and mix soil
media, what tool must he use?
a. spade c. tractor
b. shovel d. harvester

6. What will you do if your woodenhandles tools are not durable?

a. replace handle c. don’t mind it
b. throw it away d. buy new

7. These are materials that can be used in drying tools after used except ______.
a. oil c. carton/box
b. rags d. silica gel packs

8. Leaving tools on the floor can cause injury and make unsuitable for work, what
is the best thing to do to avoid accident?
a. put oil c. use silica gel
b. dry them d. store tools in their original cases

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 9. It is one way of maintaining tools to prevent them from rusting.
a. store tools in original cases
b. oil or grease metal parts
c. use silica gel packs
d. hanging tools

10. The following are the reasons why we need to maintain farm tools and
equipment in good shape except?
a. it makes hazard
b. good tools reduce risk to operator
c. regular maintenance reduces cost
d. they last together when maintained

Additional Activities

Directions: Make a list of available farm tools in your house. Write it on a separate sheet of
paper.

1. _____________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________

4. _____________________________________________

5. _____________________________________________

6. _____________________________________________

7. _____________________________________________

8. _____________________________________________

9. _____________________________________________

10. _____________________________________________

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What I Know
1. A
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. A
7. B
8. A
9. D
10. A
What’s In What I Have Learned
Answer may vary
What I Can Do
Output must be submitted
Assessment
1. A
2. B
3. A
What’s New 4. A
5. C
1. Use for cutting 6. A
2. Use for digging 7. B
3. Use for gathering dry leaves 8. D
4. Use for fixing 9. B
5. Use for cutting/gardening 10. A
What’s More
1. Clean Additional Activity
2. Polish
Answer may vary
3. Fix
4. Place in the tool box
5. Fix
Answer Key
References
Books:
Grade 7 TLE-Animal Production
Websites:

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/remove-rust-stains-from-kitchen-knives-with-vinegar/
http://www.fao.org/3/i3531e/i3531e.pdf
https://gltnhs-tle.weebly.com/lesson-23.html

http://www.ruralfinanceandinvestment.org/sites/default/files/1163528668803_Basic_
calculations_en.pdf
https://gltnhs-tle.weebly.com/lesson-46.html

http://gsars.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/GS-LIVESTOCK-GUIDELINES-
completo-06.pdf

https://medium.com/new-farmer/square-feet-per-broiler-chicken-f17d47e75bd
https://extension2.missouri.edu/g8351
https://www.coopsandcages.com.au/blog/8-different-types-chicken-feeds/

https://www.livestocking.net/5-methods-of-identifying-farm-animals
https://en.engormix.com/poultry-industry/articles/growth-performance-broiler-
chicken-t36472.htm

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